 | Madcatz signs canadian Laurin
(8 comments) (link) Sunday, 30-November-2003 8:13 PM - by no_3 |  |
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Update: Some interesting dicussion going on about Jared Graves's situation with relation to '04 here.
Iron Horse Bicycles is proud to announce the signing of 22-year old Canadian professional downhill racer Mathieu Laurin. Mathieu will join the Iron Horse/Mad Catz Pro Team for the 2004 season and contest the UCI World Cup Series, NORBA National Championship Series, US Open, Canadian National Championships, and the Sea Otter Classic.
source: dhrace |
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Get your filthy video-hungry paws on the teaser for 'Earthed', the new video brought to you by Dirt Mag UK and one half of the old Sprung production team.
Thou shalt right click and save target as
Only a short clip, but worth the download. |
| Nathan Rennie on Santa Cruz for 2004, on Farkin.net soon!
(1 comments) (link) Tuesday, 25-November-2003 4:02 PM - by Ryan | |
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Just had a chat with Nathan and while details aren't finalised, he will be a part of the Santa Cruz factory team for next year along with Kirt Voreis and Henry O'Donnell.
So since this has been reported by just about everyone but us there's no real new information at all on the team signings front...
There is however some mighty tasty gossip getting around that Australia's most factory website will be running an interview and photo-feature / e-zine on the current World Cup Downhill champion very soon which will include tasty photos as well as actual news and interesting trivia-type tid-bits for your reading pleasure.
Stay tuned to your one stop shop for late industry 'news'...Farkin.net  |
| NRG Cycles Pony Express and 4X this Sunday
(8 comments) (link) Tuesday, 25-November-2003 2:21 PM - by Ryan | |
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NRG cycles are hosting a cross-country pony-express race followed by 4X racing this Sunday, November 30 at the Lobb Street 4X track in Ipswich.
Programme
Practice - 3.00pm
XC Racing - 4.30pm
4X Racing - 5.00pm
The racing will be followed by NRG's end of year AGM and breakup barbeque. Entry is $15 across the board and includes racing and the BBQ afterwards.
UBD Reference for venue: Map 233, A7 |
| Gap Creek Classic this weekend; Sunday November 30
(5 comments) (link) Tuesday, 25-November-2003 11:14 AM - by Ryan | |
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Ashgrove Cycles/Finlay Racing, Maxxis and Ride Hard present the Gap Creek Classic this Sunday; with short track cross country and time trial racing kicking off from the Gap Creek Road picnic area.
Entry fees are; $10 for XC, $5 for TT or $15 for both. Cash and prizes on the day!
Get your cross-country racing carcasses out of bed early on Sunday for the chance to race on one of Brisbanes' best maintained trail networks and show Brisbane City Council that a dedicated and organised sport like ours deserves it's place in the Gap Creek Reserve.
Classes
A GRADE: 5 laps XC
B GRADE: 4 laps XC
C GRADE: 3 laps XC
BEGINNERS: 2 laps XC
Programme
6:30am - Registration
7:30am - XC Racing
9:00am - TT Practice
9:30am - TT Racing
UBD reference: Map 157 H15 |
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Ok - I know theres a thread on this but it's still newsworthy...
Horse Hill chairlift will be open for scenic chairlift rides and mountain biking during the summer.
The Horse Hill lift will be operating daily from Friday 26th December 2003 to Monday 26th January 2004 and every weekend till Monday April 12th 2004. Operating times are: 10am - 4pm daily.
Ticket Prices: All day tickets include unlimited rides on the chairlift.
Adult Day Ticket = $15 (15 years plus)
Child Day Ticket = $10 (6 to 14 years)
Family Day Ticket (valid 2 adults & 2 kids) = $40 (extra family child = $5)
Single Ride $10 per person
Children under 5 years and adults over 70 are FREE.
Mountain Biking returns to Mt Buller this summer!
All day ticket - $25 per person (includes all day usage of mountain bike trails & Horse Hill chairlift).
Seasons Pass - $250 per person (includes unlimited usage of mountain bike trails & Horse Hill Chairlift for the 2003/ 2004 summer season. |
| Kurt Voreis with Santa Cruz
(3 comments) (link) Wednesday, 19-November-2003 7:34 PM - by DOM | |
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News is that Kurt has signed a two year deal with Santa Cruz factory team according to Warwick Patterson ( The Circus\Rise creator )
Bring on the signings.
Source DHRace.com
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| Greg Minnaar to ride HONDA in 2004
(25 comments) (link) Wednesday, 19-November-2003 2:32 PM - by DOM | |
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Haro Press Release.
'World Champion Greg Minnaar Released From Haro/Lee Dungarees Team'
Haro Bicycle Corporation announced today the release of Greg Minnaar from the Haro/Lee Dungarees Team.
Haro President and CEO, Jim Ford, made this statement regarding the departure of the 2003 Downhill World Champion and NORBA downhill champion, "Greg is both a great person and a great athlete, but we choose not to match an offer presented to Greg to ride for Honda in 2004."
"Although the financial terms of the offer were significant, money wasn't the real issue. Greg and I talked and after hearing his desire to work with Honda on this project, I felt that it was best for both of us to end the relationship on a positive note."
Greg, who raced only one season for the Haro Lee Dungarees Mountain Bike Team, was quick to praise the team that assisted him to his World Championship title, “Obviously this was a difficult decision for me after having had such a great year with the Haro team and all they have done for me. I have been very fortunate in my career already, and I am very much indebted to all at Haro for their support and genuine loyalty this year".
Currently, Haro has no plans to replace Minnaar and will instead rely on Australian team-mate Mick Hannah to pick up where Greg left off in downhill and 4X competition.
The Haro Team enjoyed its best season ever in 2003 thanks to Minnaar's accomplishments and another NORBA title in Short-Track won by Canadian Seamus McGrath.
Cross-country and short-track rider Chris Sheppard and 4X specialist Mike King are expected back, along with Hannah and McGrath for the 2004 season.
Check out the pic of the Bad Boy Greg will be developing when his Honda deals goes public. Imagine this bad boy "bling bling"
Once again as stated in the Commencal signing... good to see another BIG BIG player enter the MTB racing circuit. Honda will surely throw some money into the sport. |
| Anne Caro on Commencal for 2004
(0 comments) (link) Tuesday, 18-November-2003 7:58 PM - by DOM | |
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Female elite riders will have to step it up this season as the almighty queen of DH, Anne Caroline Chausson is back on the circuit full-time racing for Commencal, with a large french sports clothing company called Oxbow being the major backers of the French bike manufacturer.
Check it out here
Good to see another BIG team sign for the 04 season.
Source = Descent World
Commencal
Oxbow
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| Qld NWD IV and DRIFT 2 Party
(24 comments) (link) Tuesday, 18-November-2003 09:22 AM - by DOM | |
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Got this email from Toby Sorensen, thanks for the info dude.
New World Disorder IV and Drift 2 Queensland Premiere at the Palm Beach Hotel, corner of the Gold Coast Highway and 5th Avenue, Palm Beach, Gold Coast. Friday 21 Nov @ 9pm.
Prizes from Cyclogical and Its Extreme, drink specials and live music.
Sorry about the short notice but this opportunity only surfaced very recently. Would appreciate if you could post this info for all the SEQ riders...Thanks...Toby Sorensen
For more info go here.
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Thanks to the 2 newbys who turned up to help at the working be at Eildon on Sunday. Socket and Jeff, we appreciated the help! Other than that though it was pretty dissappointing with only 5 of us there in total- not really enough to get heaps done.
However, there are some AWESOME changes and upgrades planned for the track before the Nationals. The only way these can happen is if more people get off their asses and lend a hand. Great tracks rarely, if ever happen without anyone lifting a finger- more often than not it is the same few people who do all the work for the rest of you to ride. These people are volunteers who are willing to give up their time in order to further the sport by building quality tracks.
Do you want the an awesome Nationals track or not?
f you do then I would suggest you try to make the time to come to the next working bee. I will try to give a bit more notice next time.
Thanks.
Cindie |
| Australian Mountain Bike Championships on SBS
(41 comments) (link) Friday, 14-November-2003 9:05 PM - by DOM | |
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SBS were on hand to get highlights for the recent Australian Mountain Bike Championships at Mt Beauty.
This email from Joe from SBS.
Hey Farkin,
The nationals mudfest will be broadcast on SBS TV this Sunday at 11.30am. (30 mins)
4X, XC and DH are all covered and includes an interview with Jnr World Champ Sam Hill and a sneek peek of the John Waddell calendar.
If you could pass this on to your readers that would be tops!
Cheers, Joe.
Brisbane time - 11:30am
Sydney apparently the same.
Check your Local guides for Times.
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Thanks to Tony Scott for the heads-up!
Venue for National XC Round #2 changed.
MTBA has just been informed that due to management problems with the Emerald Lake venue the location for the XC#2 in the National MTB Series has changed.
The venue is now Whittlesea Scout Camp.
A new entry form has been posted in the calendar section of the MTBA website.
MTBA and Fat Tyre Flyers apologize to any one who is inconvenienced by this late venue change.
For further information contact us at info.mtba@mtba.asn.au |
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There is a race on November 30th at Nerina in Ballarat.
The event will consist of 4 tracks with 4 timed runs, times added together, fastest time wins.
3 classes A, B and C. Sponsored by Crumpler. Prizes to be won.
Keep an eye on the Club Mud website for more details. |
| PALMER TO RIDE IN 04 !!!
(25 comments) (link) Wednesday, 12-November-2003 10:38 PM - by DOM | |
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Rumours have it that Shawn "Napalm" Palmer will make a come back next year for the 04 season.
Apparently Palm is testing out some Turner bikes.
Will Palmer come back? will he be able to keep up with our Aussie Guns?
It would be hella cool to see him punk the scene.
Well keep an ear out for it.
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| DH Working Bee This Sunday Nov 16th @ Eildon
(6 comments) (link) Tuesday, 11-November-2003 1:25 PM - by Ryan | |
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If you can help out this Sunday give Ben a call on 0427 660 102 or just rock up.
There are a few track alterations that need to happen to get things ready for next years Nationals in February.
Please note that the track will be closed untill the Nationals, it's your sport and your Nationals people so get off the couch and help out where you can! |
| US Open to return for 2004!
(1 comments) (link) Tuesday, 11-November-2003 12:49 AM - by Ryan | |
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TerraLogic Park Industries announced today that Diablo Freeride Park in Vernon New Jersey will host the 2004 U.S. Open of Mountain Biking May 29th - 30th, featuring a $5,000 cash prize to first place downhill finishers.
"Our goal is to attract high caliber riders by offering them the type of cash purse they clearly deserve", said Clayton Harper of Diablo Freeride Park. "We are a small organization, but we still managed to put together a substantial purse, it can be done".
The event will continue with its unique open Pro-Am format for 2004 and will run on the weekend between the Big Bear NCS NORBA race and the Fort William World Cup.
A $US5000 payout to the winning rider? It's a shame the Aussie dollar is doing so well at the moment because one lucky Aussie is on track for one hell of a sweet pay day
Rumours of the demise of DH racing have been greatly exaggerated it would seem. |
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Thanks to BB7 rider for hooking Farkin readers up with this oppurtunity for sponsorship. Read below for John's information regarding sponsorship for the 04 season.
Email
For the team riders we are loking for 3 riders each for balfa and hoots to be supported for the 2004 race season. 2 senior 2 junoir and 2 grass roots (between 12 and 17) . Riders need to be competing and have a resume of results and pictures and how they can help support the brands. Riders will be choosen early january an expected to ride through till next years nationals. Choosen riders will be advertisd on http://www.cycloneimports.com once final teams have been picked. For more information or to forward resumes riders can contact me on info@cycloneimports.com with product support in the emails title.
If you need anymore info just ask me,
John farrow
http://www.cycloneimports.com
info@cycloneimports.com |
| Mt Beauty National Photo's
(0 comments) (link) Friday, 7-November-2003 3:46 PM - by DOM | |
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| Thanks to Yeti Freak for some awesome photo's from the recent Mt Beauty Nationals. CLICK HERE to check it out. |
| Shout out to my LOCAL HOMIES
(21 comments) (link) Monday, 3-November-2003 7:57 PM - by DOM | |
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You have by now all seen the results for the Nationals, it was a mixed top 10 interesting results and certainly an great event. I gotta give a big hell yeah to the Local lads who went down for Battle.
6 Jared Graves ... Finally that crazy foo seen hanging around the beer garden's at local Dh race's is back on his sled and charging once again. Good to see ya back mate.
15 Timothy Mann (Kenmore Cycles) Tim is a local Brisbane nutter have had the privilage to shuttle a few times and hes definately in form and on the gas.
16 Shane Wode always a solid showing.
17 William Yarwood ... also Australian Cart champ for his catergory.
46 Jaan Hurditch (Dhdirect , SDV )
49 Andrew Maxwell ... of the infamous Ashgrove clan
52 Tom Richards AKA Jesus hes just getting started.
56 Jay Taylor (NRG Cycles)...barrrrrrrrp NRG Mechanical Man.
67 Mark Steffans always going big
77 Darren Graham (TC's Bike Barr) The crazy dread locked dude who used to ride a hardtail
81 Tim Richmond (NRG Cycles) one of my NRG dawgs, NRG Champ to i might add ... tuff
UNDER 19's ( Damm the juniors )
1 Lindsay Klein (Global Racing/ Smith Optics) no suprise really, always pinning it, Original "date" racer.
10 Riley Donaldson another Ashgrove rider, love watching this dude ride another stupid fast junior.
UNDER 17's
3 Darren Pokoj (Apollo Cycles/ raceline/ Arnette/ TC's/ Fox)
16 Michael Illing (Ashgove Cycles/Illings Own Fine Furniture) Another Toowoomba physco
UNDER 15's
13 Sam Greenhill (NRG) Sucks when ya racing and ya got a 15 yr old chasing your ass... once again damm the Jr's haha.
DNF Josh Greenhill (NRG cycles) ... think yas need to hit ya Dad up for some new rigs hehe.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST ( VETERAN MALE )
9 Jason Blackmore Another NRG Dawg well done mate, his time was good enough for half pack in Elite, Always helping ya improve top guys to throw one down with.
13 Lee Treasure (NRG Cycles) rounding out the NRG crew, another total champ.
MEGA PROPS to all of these lads from around the Brisbane area who I have had the pleasure to ride with awesome to see yas all representin !!!
FARKIN SALUTS.
*Spelling is overratted* so talk to the monitor if something is wrong. |
| Hill Takes Out Australian National Champs
(10 comments) (link) Monday, 3-November-2003 12:22 AM - by Scott | |
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Update: Rennie didin't in fact crash in qualifying, "he made it to the final and didn't finish because his bars came loose after landing one of the jumps in the middle section of the course." (Thanks Chris)
Sam has taken the title ahead of Joel Panozzo and Mick Hannah. The mud stricken track sorted alot of the local riders out, leaving the more experienced pro riders to clean up. Noted absenses from the main race were Rennie (crashed out in qualifying), and Kovarik (Moto injury).
Farkin's own Lindsay Klein has taken out the U/19's event ahead of Amiel Cavalier.
PMBC have a short writeup here.
More results as they are available. |
| Hill re-signs with Ironhorse/Madcatz
(4 comments) (link) Monday, 3-November-2003 12:09 AM - by Scott | |
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Junior World Champ Sam Hill has signed with the Ironhorse/Madcatz Team for another two years. This puts to rest rumours that he might be looking elsewhere for sponsorship next year.
World Cup champion Rennie remains unsigned, hinting that he is probably looking for greener pastures (and why wouldn't he). This info from Velonews. |
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